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Shikoku Kasei Lifts FY2025 Profit Outlook and Hikes Dividend Forecast

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  • Shikoku Kasei raised FY2025 profit forecasts on strong fine chemicals and export gains.
  • The company increased its year-end dividend, targeting higher shareholder returns for 2025.
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Shikoku Kasei Lifts FY2025 Profit Outlook and Hikes Dividend Forecast

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SHIKOKU KASEI HOLDINGS CORPORATION ( (JP:4099) ) has shared an announcement.

Shikoku Kasei Holdings has raised its full-year 2025 consolidated forecasts, citing strong performance in fine chemicals within its core Chemicals operations and improved margins on export transactions aided by a weaker yen. The company now expects modestly higher net sales and a more substantial uplift in operating and ordinary profit as well as profit attributable to owners of the parent, though profit is projected to be slightly below the prior year’s level. Reflecting these stronger earnings expectations and in line with its shareholder return policy under the long‑term vision “Challenge 1000,” the group has also raised its year-end dividend forecast by ¥5 per share, lifting the planned annual dividend to ¥55, underscoring management’s commitment to maintaining targeted payout and return ratios for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4099) stock is a Hold with a Yen2970.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on SHIKOKU KASEI HOLDINGS CORPORATION stock, see the JP:4099 Stock Forecast page.

More about SHIKOKU KASEI HOLDINGS CORPORATION

Shikoku Kasei Holdings Corporation is a Japanese chemicals company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, with core operations in chemicals, particularly fine chemicals, and related businesses. The group focuses on both domestic and export markets, where foreign-exchange trends such as a weaker yen can significantly affect its profitability.

Average Trading Volume: 97,740

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen119.7B

For a thorough assessment of 4099 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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